John Lithgow: “You do learn plenty from bad actors”
“There’s an entire chapter devoted to working with a bad actor. I use a pseudonym. It’s called ‘Mr. Pleasant,’ which was the name that the movie crew came up with for him.”
Kirsten Dunst: “When you reach an audience of people enjoying films that you do, it’s so satisfying as an actor”
Although it seems that Kristen Dunst hit her peak of success with the three Sam Raimi directed Spider-Man films that she starred in alongside Tobey Maguire, it’s easy to forget that she is only twenty-nine years old.
‘Warrior’ Director Reveals How He Got Tom Hardy in the Cast
So how did O’Connor manage to cast non-American actors Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton — who at the time of the film’s production weren’t nearly as popular as they are now — as Pittsburgh brothers Tommy and Brendan Conlon?
Brad Pitt Talks About Quitting Acting, His Early Frustrations and Doing It All For His Kids
“I had my first film audition. I called up and said, ‘how did I do?’ They said, ‘’Have you ever thought about acting school?’
Dwarf Actors Still Struggle for Dramatic Success, But New Opportunities Offer Fulfilling Work
Dwarf actors have appeared in films for decades — the worlds of Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, and Star Wars, for instance, wouldn’t be as magical if it wasn’t for the dwarf actors who have played some of the most memorable characters in those films.
IMDb Age Discrimination Lawsuit Update: Actress is “Selfish”, Lawsuit is “Frivolous”
It has been a controversial case from the beginning — an actress suing IMDb for posting her actual date of birth and claiming that it has hurt her chances of getting roles because she looks significantly younger than her true age — with people falling on both sides of the fence.
Fox Pursuing ‘Best Actor’ Oscar Nomination for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Andy Serkis
20th Century Fox is committing to pushing an Oscar campaign on behalf of Andy Serkis for his motion capture portrayal of Caesar.
Oregon Man Sues Lionsgate for Allegedly Using His Image to Depict a Terrorist in ‘The Next Three Days’
A man is suing Lionsgate over the 2010 Russell Crowe film The Next Three Days because his image briefly appears in the film without his permission.
Hugh Jackman: “To actually be onstage as myself is really freeing, and hopefully in some ways it’s more powerful”
“Honestly, it’s basically been about avoiding unemployment. When I first graduated from drama school, my goal was to keep pushing open as many doors as possible, so that included all different types of film, musical theatre, and straight plays”
Johnny Depp: “It’s not like I was ever looking to become franchise boy”
“It’s a very privileged opportunity I’ve been given, obviously. You know, the benefits are certainly very good. But there is a trade-off, as with anything.”
Henry Cavill: “You can work your entire life as an actor, trying to develop and build a career. It’s a very thankless job and task”
“There was definitely a moment where I thought this was a waste of my time. You can work your entire life as an actor, trying to develop and build a career. It’s a very thankless job and task.”
Michael Shannon: “When you’re an actor, it can be a hindrance if you look askance at people”
Shannon reveals how he manages to pull off such an intense role and whether he brings that same method to his other roles.
Can ‘The Mountaintop’ Producers Keep the Show Going Without Star Samuel L. Jackson?
What do producers do when a play that already has a set end date because of the lead actor’s commitment to a film ends up being a major success, especially when that lead actor is the show’s main draw?
Brad Pitt on Taking a Role: “It’s a big commitment. I’ve found it’s gotta mean something to me or what’s the point? You’ve only got so much time”
While it may be true that most entertainers have a “shelf life” — meaning that after a certain period of time their popularity, skill, or both are bound to wane — Brad Pitt has always seemed to be one of the rare exceptions.
Bill Nighy on Lead Roles: “The pressure is greater, because in the end, it’s going to depend on whether people can stand looking at you for that length of time”
“You’re in every scene and you never get 10 minutes off. And I do feel — and I think most people who play a leading role feel — a certain responsibility to the project generally and to all of [the] supporting cast … The pressure is greater, because in the end, it’s going to depend on whether people can stand looking at you for that length of time.”
Anton Yelchin on Why He Started Acting: “There was something about it that I just felt completely comfortable doing and happy doing”
Yelchin was asked what initially drew him into acting and he explains, “I loved the improvisation part of it the most, because it was a lot like just playing around with stuff. There was something about it that I just felt completely comfortable doing and happy doing.”
Leonardo DiCaprio: “When I can’t immediately define the character, and there’s an element of mystery to it and still a lot to be explored, that’s when I say yes”
Clint Eastwood’s films always come with great expectations — he is one of the few filmmakers who seems to always get magnificent reviews — but the expectations for Eastwood’s J. Edgar might be even more anticipated than usual since the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, an actor with a reputation for appearing in excellent films himself.
Justin Bartha: “I think there’s a sensitivity to actors and performance that’s inherit to theater”
Justin Bartha might be best known as the Wolf Pack member who is always left out of the fun in The Hangover films, but he’s also started to rack up an impressive resume in Broadway theatre in 2011.
Woody Harrelson: “I don’t think you can play someone and not think he is a good guy in some way”
“It was hard for me to believe I could even play a cop.”
Mackenzie Crook on his Career and ‘Tintin’: “It was frustrating to be in the motion-capture environment”
Mackenzie Crook might not be as well known as Rainn Wilson is in the United States, but Wilson’s character Dwight on the U.S. version of The Office owes everything to Gareth Keenan, the character Crook played in the original U.K. series of The Office. While Crook has appeared in such